African Holiday Destinations

Botswana is a top African travel destination. Once thought to be vast, semi-arid and empty; Botswana has prospered since their independence and is comparatively well-off in relation to its neighbours, especially those to the north. Along with its capital city of Gaborone, Botswana has for many years been one of the most successful developing African cities, and one of the most flourishing cities in the world! Come to Botswana and see how their love of music, history and tradition combines to form their vibrant culture. A African holiday in Botswana could be your perfect getaway!

Gabon is an independent nation in west central Africa. The country shares its borders with many other nations, such as Cameroon in the north, Equatorial Guinea in the northwest, the Republic of the Congo to the south, and finally by the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Gabon is rich in cultural history, with intricate tribal masks, folk songs and delicious cooking being some of the highlights of their traditions. Make Gabon your African holiday destination of choice.

Explore a top African holiday destination, namely Kenya! This magnificent destination has built up a highly developed tourist industry that attracts travellers and tourists from all over the world. Having recognised the importance of tourism to their national economy, Kenya is currently one of the leading nations in the world in the fight against animal poaching, especially that of elephant and rhino. Kenya has a hot, tropical climate, making it the ideal game drive destination as it experiences year-round animal-friendly weather. Travel to Kenya and experience the African culture.

Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world. This island nation off the eastern coast of Africa is home to five percent of the world's plant and animal species (with eighty percent unique to Madagascar). Its teeming, fertile forests and geographical isolation have served to preserve and propagate 'nature's design laboratory' in a combination found nowhere else on earth. Madagascar's forests are a shimmering, seething mass of a trillion stems and dripping leaves. This is certainly an African travel destination like no other. A Madagascar holiday always turns out to be an experience of a lifetime!

Put a Malawi holiday at the top of your must see list! The wildlife and natural beauty of this amazing place will literally take your breath away. Set along one side of the enormous Lake Malawi (formerly Lake Nyasa), Malawi is truly a beautiful and friendly country. Almost 20% of the country's area is made up of the spectacular Lake Malawi and along with the high country game parks (up to 3,000m in altitude), it remains one of the country's main attractions.

In a nutshell, Mozambique is a strikingly beautiful country with a harsh history. After years of political and financial strife, Mozambique showed its true character and begun rebuilding their country, despite being hindered by harsh floods in 1999 and 2000. Political stability and sound economic policies have encouraged recent foreign investment. Mozambique remains a top African holiday destination for those who love rustic adventure and discovery.

Namibia is one of the world's newest independent republics thanks to having the world's oldest desert, the highest sand dunes and one of the most notorious coasts to shippers (the 'Skeleton Coast'). Namibia appears to the visitor as being huge and empty. The largely arid landscape offers some stunning scenery. The Fish River Canyon in the south, Etosha National Park in the north and the Namib Naukluft desert in the middle region are the main attractions. Choose a Namibian holiday as your African travel experience!

A country that has eleven national languages and three capitals - Pretoria the Administrative, Cape Town the Legislative and Bloemfontein the Judicial - could never be anything but complicated! A good network of roads and a wide variety of tourist attractions and activities makes travelling in and around South Africa an easy and very rewarding experience. Travel to South Africa and find out why this is one of the Top African holiday destinations and should be first on your African travel list.

The United Republic of Tanzania came into existence in 1964, three years after the initial independence from Britain. Tanzania's game parks are perhaps even better known than those of Kenya. The Serengeti National Park and neighbouring Ngorongoro Concervation Area is truly world renowned, as is Africa's highest peak - Mount Kilimanjaro. All of these highlights are within easy reach of Nairobi, attracting many tourists and earning Tanzania much needed foreign investment. This is a fantastic African destination for your tour.

'The Pearl of Africa' according to Winston Churchill, Uganda to many people is one of the most beautiful and friendly countries in Africa. The days of Idi Amin are a thing of the past and Uganda is a place of improvement and regeneration. Roads and buildings have been or are being rebuilt, and the economy is slowly re-asserting itself. The tourist industry is still small but growing, gameparks are being restocked, and services in Kampala and around the country are being improved. Travel to Uganda and see for yourself what potential lies in this country!

Zambia is a lush, subtropical wilderness country with loads of off-the-beaten-track charm. It has a number of excellent game reserves and is known for its warm and friendly people. Zambia is a land of the legendary African walking safari, the earth's biggest waterfall, Victoria Falls, the wild Zambezi River, breath-taking lakes and wetlands, a profusion of birds, abundant wildlife and raw, pulsating wilderness. A holiday in Zambia with all it has to offer will blow you away!

Despite its current economic crisis, Zimbabwe remains a beautiful country with lots to offer its tourists. The capital city, Harare, is one of the major tourist gateways into Africa; tourism is of increasing importance to the economy which otherwise relies on farming and mining for export earnings. There are many places to avoid in Zimbabwe, but areas such as Zambia and the Vic Falls can still make this a worthwhile trip.

This is the ideal African destination as a holiday in Zanzibar is an experience that will change you forever. You will return with a new perspective about the things that really matter in life. Memories of the people and the place will remain indelibly imprinted on your mind. It is a place where the warm Swahili culture has absorbed the rich Arabic heritage. There are many fascinating places to see, things to do and tantalising exotic dishes to try. So choose Zanzibar as your top African travel destination.

Seychelles is home to no less than two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the legendary Valle de Mai on Praslin where the wondrously shaped Coco-de-mer nut grows high on ancient palms and fabled Aldabra, the world's largest raised coral atoll, first seen by early Arab seafarers of the 9th century A.D. Seychelles, one of the world's very last frontiers, promises adventure and breathtaking natural beauty in pristine surrounds still untouched by man. A Seychelles island vacation could be like a dream come true!

Situated in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is exotic in its history, remoteness, diverse ethnic people and its reef-fringed beauty. Without a doubt a firm favorite for lovers of sun, sea, sand and tasty cuisine, offers a wide choice of accommodation and activities to suit all tastes and budgets. Experience true bliss on your Mauritius island holiday!